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NCWS President Princess Edna Azura Decries Nigeria’s Low Women Representation in Governance

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  By Genesis Ogiri The National President of the National Council of Women Societies, Princess Edna D. D. Azura, has raised concern over the persistent underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s governance architecture, warning that the country is trailing behind several African nations in the march towards inclusive political leadership. Princess Azura spoke at the ongoing 10th Anniversary celebration of Focus Africa Series, which commenced with the Focus Africa Women Forum Conference at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. She observed that although women remain indispensable to nation-building, economic advancement and social stability, Nigeria has yet to translate their immense contributions into commensurate representation within the country’s political and decision-making institutions. The NCWS President noted that while a number of African countries have made substantial progress in broadening political participation for women, Nigeria continues to struggle with the rea...
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Focus Africa Women Forum Chairperson, Barrister Vera Ndanusa, Calls for Women’s Visibility, Inclusive Leadership

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By Genesis ogiri  The Chairperson of the Focus Africa Women Forum, Barrister Veronica Ndanusa, has called for a deliberate elevation of women’s visibility, representation and participation in the commanding heights of governance, enterprise, industry and continental development. Ndanusa made the call at the ongoing 10th Anniversary celebration of Focus Africa Series, which commenced with the Focus Africa Women Forum Conference at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. The conference convened an eclectic assembly of policymakers, diplomats, corporate leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, development advocates and women leaders, all united by a shared conviction that Africa’s progress must be anchored on inclusive leadership and the full deployment of women’s capacities. In her address, Ndanusa observed that women have, through generations, remained indispensable architects of families, communities, institutions and nations, yet their contributions have too often been consign...
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Focus Africa Series @10: Women Forum Conference Opens Anniversary Celebration, Inspires Emerging Leaders

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 By Genesis Ogiri The 10th Anniversary Celebration of Focus Africa Series commenced with the Focus Africa Women Forum Conference, drawing stakeholders, policymakers, professionals, entrepreneurs, diplomats, women leaders and advocates from diverse sectors to Abuja for conversations on women’s visibility, leadership, innovation and Africa’s development. The momentous occasion, held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, opened the two-day anniversary programme and provided a strategic platform for discussions on inclusive governance, investment, enterprise, leadership and the growing need to position African women for greater influence within national, continental and global spaces. Speaking at the occasion, the Chairperson of the Focus Africa Women Forum, Barrister Veronica Ndanusa, acknowledged the presence of distinguished guests and applauded their commitment to women’s advancement across sectors. Ndanusa said women had always been central to the shaping of families, comm...
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Deputy Speaker’s Wife, Dr. Ezinne Chinyere Benjamin Kalu, Honoured Among Focus Africa’s 100 Leading Personalities

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 By Genesis Ogiri Dr. Ezinne Chinyere Benjamin Kalu, wife of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has been recognised among the 100 Leading Personalities by the Focus Africa Series. The honour was bestowed at the organisation’s 10th Anniversary Celebration held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, bringing together distinguished guests, public servants, diplomats, professionals, development advocates and other eminent personalities from across Africa. Dr. (Mrs) Ezine Kalu received the award alongside Mrs. Safiyyah Hassan Shaibu, wife of the Chief of Army Staff, in recognition of their respective contributions to public service, women’s advancement and national development. The recognition ceremony formed part of the Focus Africa Series’ decade-long celebration of African leadership, service and excellence. The platform has continued to project stories of impact, leadership and development across the continent, with ...
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Ngor Okpala Assembly Race 2027: Akwara Rolls Out People-Centred Blueprint for Grassroots Transformation

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 By Genesis Ogiri Barr. Patrice Eberechukwu Akwara, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) standard-bearer for the Ngor Okpala State Constituency seat in the Imo State House of Assembly, has formally unveiled his governing blueprint, “The Divine Mandate,” presenting a broad-based development compact designed to reposition the constituency on the path of inclusive prosperity, responsive representation and sustainable grassroots development. The policy document, which serves as the ideological and programmatic anchor of the Akwara campaign, articulates a people-driven legislative agenda built around modern agriculture, quality education, youth empowerment, affordable healthcare, rural infrastructure and participatory governance. Akwara said the blueprint was conceived as a social contract between the electorate and a leadership platform committed to translating the aspirations of the people into actionable legislation, strategic oversight and constituency-focused intervent...
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EU Ambassador Honours Dr. Gbadewole Amos Kayode for Outstanding Contribution to Youth Empowerment

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By Genesis Ogiri |  ABUJA, Nigeria – The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CrownLuxuryProperties and Vice Chairman of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), FCT Chapter, Dr. Gbadewole Amos Kayode, has been honoured with an Award of Recognition for his outstanding support, partnership, and contribution to youth empowerment in Nigeria. The award was presented by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, H.E. Ambassador Gautier Mignot, during the 2026 Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Programme (YEEP 2026), a high-profile event that brought together policymakers, development partners, private sector leaders, and youth advocates committed to advancing opportunities for young Nigerians. Among the distinguished personalities in attendance were the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the President of Flutterwave, representatives o...
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Akwara Emerges as NDC Flag Bearer, Calls on Constituents to Secure PVCs for Good Governance

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 By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA - The flag bearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ngor Okpala State Constituency, Barr. Patrice Eberechukwu Akwara, has called on eligible voters across the constituency to obtain and safeguard their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), describing the voter card as the most important instrument for democratic participation and good governance. Akwara made the call during a series of engagements with community leaders, youth groups, women associations, and other stakeholders across the constituency, where he emphasized the need for active citizen participation in the electoral process. The PVC is more than just a card. It is the people's voice and their power to influence governance. Every eligible voter must ensure that he or she is registered and prepared to participate in the electoral process. The development we seek can only be achieved when citizens actively engage in choosing their representatives," Akwara stated. He explained...
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